The Ford Custom 500 is a rear wheel drive automobile, with its engine mounted in the front, and a 4 door saloon (sedan) bodyshell.
The power is produced by a naturally aspirated engine of 3.6 litre capacity. This powerplant features overhead valve valve gear, 6 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It produces 138 bhp (140 PS/103 kW) of power at 4200 rpm, and maximum torque of 275 N·m (203 lb·ft/28 kgm) at 2200 rpm.
A 3 speed manual with overdrive 'box transmits the power to the wheels.